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1. Reading Primer, circa 1830s

Reading Primer, circa 1830s
Date:
1830-1839
Description:
A folded fragment of a reading primer. Discovered during 2017-2018 investigations of enslaved quarter in the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house.

2. Livery Waistcoat, c. 1830s

Livery Waistcoat, c. 1830s
Date:
1830-1839
Description:
A fragment of a 1930's waistcoat that was discovered during 2017-2018 investigations of the Russell House kitchen house. Made of black worsted wool with a black silk lining and brass buttons, this waistcoat was likely the uniform of an enslaved butler or body-servant. The absence of any gold on the buttons may imply a waistcoat that belonged to an enslaved footmen or butler.

3. Rounded Box with Lid, c. 1830s

Rounded Box with Lid, c. 1830s
Date:
1830-1839
Description:
Rounded cardboard box with lid containing remnants of antimony, a substance used for medicinal purposes. Discovered during 2017-2018 investigations of an enslaved quarter in the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house

4. Pillow, early 19th century

Pillow, early 19th century
Date:
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:
A small pillow, hand sewn with faded mattress ticking and stuffed with lambswool, uncovered during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House. Pillow was discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the west enslaved quarter. Pillow measures 4"x5".

5. Coral Bead

Coral Bead
Date:
1840-1849 and 1830-1839
Description:
Coral bead discovered during 2018 investigations of an enslaved quarter in the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house. Coral is most often associated with children's necklaces and teething rattles in the 18th and 19th century as it was thought to have protective/medicinal properties.

6. Fork with bone handle

Fork with bone handle
Date:
1830-1839
Description:
Metal fork with a handle made of animal bone. Discovered during 2018 investigations of the Russell House kitchen house.

7. Brush

Brush
Date:
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:
A small wooden brush with fine hairs uncovered during 2020 investigations of Nathaniel Russell House Kitchen House. Brush discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the east enslaved quarter. Dates to period of enslavement.

8. Fragmented Crystal

Fragmented Crystal
Date:
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:
A fragmented crystal discovered during 2019 investigations of the Russell House Kitchen House. The crystal was wedged tightly between the end of an original floorboard and the first period masonry wall in the east enslaved quarter of the Russell House Kitchen House. One end identifies it as a chandelier or girandole crystal. The other end, however, shows evidence of a percussive strike, evidence it was intentionally struck one or more times to shape it into a crude point.